Missing Yerington Teen Found in Reno

A Yerington teenager reported missing and endangered since late June has been located, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).

Natalie Mays, who had been missing since Sunday, June 23, was found in the Reno area on Wednesday, August 7. The LCSO’s Major Crimes Unit in the Investigations Division searched for Mays since her disappearance.

The Regional Human Trafficking and Exploitation Unit (HEAT) played a crucial role in locating her. Following her recovery, authorities took Mays to the Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center in Reno. The case now goes to the Juvenile Division of the Lyon County District Attorney’s Office for further legal action.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to the Regional HEAT Unit, the United States Marshals Service, Special Operations Finding Kids (www.findingkids.org), and Elite Investigations for their assistance in the case.

Allegedly, Mays was in the company of 19-year-old Matthew Bishop, whom authorities believed may have helped her run away. Authorities have not released additional details at this time.